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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Proud residents of Refugio County are gathering in |
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Austin on April 16, 2025, to celebrate Refugio County Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Situated in the Coastal Prairies region along the |
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lower Gulf Coast, Refugio County was organized as one of the 13 |
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original counties of the Republic of Texas, with the town of Refugio |
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as its county seat; both the town and county are named for Nuestra |
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Señora del Refugio Mission, which was founded in the area in 1793 |
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and remained in operation until 1830; and |
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WHEREAS, Agriculture is a leading industry in Refugio County, |
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and the area serves as an important source of livestock, sorghum, |
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cotton, corn, wheat, and hay; the county has also reaped economic |
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benefits derived from the region's natural resources, including |
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petroleum, natural gas, and industrial sand; in addition, hunters |
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are drawn to the county for its diverse wildlife; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Refugio County is home to approximately 6,700 |
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people; residents and visitors alike have enjoyed attending annual |
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events hosted by the town of Refugio, such as the Refugio County |
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Fair; and |
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WHEREAS, Refugio County benefits from the dedicated |
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leadership of its elected officials, including county judge Jhiela |
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"Gigi" Poynter and county commissioners Roy Payne, Gary Wright, and |
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Blaine Wolfshohl; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Refugio County take great pride in |
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their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter |
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future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique |
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contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day |
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at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting |
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delegation. |